NOUN
Staatsräson/ˈʃtaːt͡sʁɛˌzɔ̃ː/reason of state; national interest; raison d'État
Staatsräson is a German noun that means reason of state, national interest, or raison d'État. It is pronounced /ˈʃtaːt͡sʁɛˌzɔ̃ː/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the principle that the interests and security of the state have priority over other considerations(politics)
a.political necessity or justification used by a government to act in a certain way, even if it conflicts with moral or legal norms
Die Entscheidung wurde mit der Staatsräson begründet.—The decision was justified by reason of state.
b.the long-term, overriding interest of a state
Sicherheit und Stabilität gehören zur Staatsräson eines Landes.—Security and stability belong to the national interest of a country.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Staatsräson | — |
| Genitive | der Staatsräson | — |
| Dative | der Staatsräson | — |
| Accusative | die Staatsräson | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Staatsräson" mean in English?
- "Staatsräson" means reason of state, national interest, or raison d'État. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Staatsräson"?
- "Staatsräson" is pronounced /ˈʃtaːt͡sʁɛˌzɔ̃ː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Staatsräson" der, die, or das?
- "Staatsräson" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Staatsräson"?
- "Staatsräson" is a noun in German.
